Less traffic, less noise: Green axes cut noise levels in cities

PHYSorg
Mar 4, 2026, 7:50 pm259 pts
The implementation of green axes and the reduction of motorized traffic in cities is effectively consolidating itself as a strategy to significantly lower environmental noise levels. A study conducted in the city of Barcelona shows that, one year after pedestrianizing several streets, the average daily sound…

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